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Hillsboro recorder., 1887-12-15
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Annual Statement.

Disbursements Of Orange coanty from
Ist December, 1886. 10 ist December 1887.
(CUntiuued : :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08
Letter from Warren.

Correspondence OF the Alexandria GaZettel
LINDEN, WARREN Co., VA, Jan. 8, 1887.
The winter has been very cold and disa-
greeable the roads have been blockaded for
five weeks, with snow drifts that would do
Justice to the Polar regions thus making it
very hard on the people of the mountains,
who depend on the products of the sol! for
support.
learn from letter just received from
the North, that party of capitalists. will
be here to work the valuable copper mines,
which will give employment to many who
are now idle, and give circulation 10 con
siderable amount of money.
Considering the hard times, this has been
pleasant Xmas. There was grand union
Xmas tree at Rocklapd academy, at the
foot ofthe Blue Ridge. The scholars of the
day school and Sunday school were in full
attendance The toys and useful presents
on this tree cost over $40. Much credit is
due Mr.. Jas. E. Gibson for efforts to enlight-
en- and improve the morals of this vicinity
Miss Lou. Conner the accomplished teacher,
has given entire satisfaction to both patrons
and county superintendent. Much credit is
due the ladies of the committee for the judi
cious outlay of funds and tasteful arrange
ment of presents on the tree. Misses Con
ner, Smith, Hall and Sealock, were specially
active and useful. The liberal contrbu-
tions of Messrs. Salisbury, Thompson broth
ers, and W. L. Sealock give proof OF their
value as citizens.
puoDrpTcv DUTr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08

SHOCKING DEATH.-On Monday last two
little chilren of Mr.. Charles Garner we're at
their grandmother's, Oh the south end of
School street. They were in room with
Miss Rosa Garner, when the latter, having
occasion TO go to another part of the house.
left the children by themselves for g mo-
nent. While she was gone. the older one,
about six years of age, picked up the poker
and commenced punching the coal on the
FIRE, making it blaze up brightly, and then
turned her back to the fire. While in this
position her clathi1g caught fire, and before
any one could reach her she was enveoped
in the flames. 1t was found, when the
charred remnants of clothing could be re
moved from her, that the poor little body
was burned to blister. Medical attention
availed nothing, and she died early en-
TIC. Stay mcraiag. ;he parents, neither o!
whom were witt, her for several hours after
the event, are plunged in deep grief-Char-
lottesrIIe Chronicle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08
NEWS DE ,ruE DAY.

Food is being distributed from the police
stations in Baltimore TO the poor.
The jubilee Of Queen Yictorie's reign will
be celebrated throughout India on Feb
ruary 16.
The business failures occurring through
out the country during the past seven days
number 27l.
British imports increased during Deem
Der $50 900, and exports decreased sl5O,00O
as compared with December, 1885.
The shops of the Northern Pacific Rail
road Company at Fargo, OAK, were de-
strosed by frs yesterday. Loss. $4,000.
Scott Picker, twelve years old, shot and
killed Chester Dodd, ten years old, during
quarrel over trivial matter in Jackson,
Tenn, yesterday.
The Secretary of the Treasury has ap-
pointed Herbert +. Beecher to be special
agent of the Treasury. He is a son OF Rev.
Henry Ward Beecher.
Frank Mcdonald, sou of ex Senator Nc
Donald, for some years clerk in the Treas
ury Department at Washington, died in
that city yesterday of heart disease.
Gov. Gordon, of Georgia. has received
from Secretary Bayard information that the
Gate City Guard cannot visit England in
military capacity. Capt. Burke says the
company will 60 as tourists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08
RnoDERICK DHU

Responsibility OF SLEEPING CAR COM
PAN1Es.-The Supreme Court of Massachu-
setts has decided Bristol county case of
great interest to the travelling public. as set
thing the responsibility OF sleeping car COM
panies for losses sustained by passengers.
VIM. Lewis and William Wing. of Taun-
ton, while en- route TO San Francisco, were
robbed in o car of the New York sleeping car
company. The court holds that the sleep
ing car company holds Itself out to protect
passengers during the night when they are
powerless to protect their property. When
property such as person may reasonably
carry is stolen the company is liable for
it. The same court found for the defend
ant in the case of Mrs. Lillian E. Whitney,
against the Eastern railroad. The lady
while travelling in Pullman parlor car left
the car to get lunch at Portmoutb; when
she returned her satchel containing 5000,
had been stolen. The court found for the
defendant on the ground of contributory
negligence on the part ofthe plaintiff.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08
CluVcriuS.

From the Richmond papers of to-day it is
learned that the status of the Cluverius case
is the same that it was when the Governor
refused Communication and, at the solici.
tation of Dr. Hatcher, granted repreve.
1t is not believed that he will further inter.
fere with the course of the law; that is, not
unless there is some astonishing develop
mont warranting c)emency. Judge Hughes
of the U. S. Court, when asked yesterday if
Mr.. J. S. Wise had consulted him about
getting Cluverius before him on writ of
babeaa corpus replied that Mr.. Wise had
presented no application to him ct all, nor
had they held any conversation whatever
in connection with the case. He further
said 'Theye is as much probability of bring
ing that case in my court as there is in ex
tracing blood from turnip." Cluvcrius
was busy all day yesterday receiving vsi-
tors Among those who called were Hon.
John S. Wise, Mrs. Jane Tunstall, Mr. Bev.
Crump, Willie Cluverius, Mr.. John S. Dod-
son, and Mr.. Mark Davis. The prisoner
was represented to be in very fine spirits.
Il is the opinion of many that lie has not
given up ali hope. His friends, however,
know that as things now stand he will most
surely be hanged On Friday next. Gov. Lee
left Richmond yesterday for his home near
this city On his return, the friends of the
prisoner may attempt something more in
lzAis behalf, but from present indications it
looks as if there will be no more delay in
carrying out the sentence in the court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08
From, China.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. S.-Adyces from
Hong Kong by the steamer City OF Pekin
state that the trouble on the frontier Of
Tcnquin and China has assumed most SER
ious proportions. News has been received
at Hong Kong from Pakhoi, by the German
steamer Signal, that large bodies Of Chinese
pirates attacked the French garrison st Ha-
ko; on November q, and after a three days
siege completely annihilated the town.
They also attacked Mongkoi with a similar
result. The latter is town ten miles from
the coast on the boarder line of China and
Tonquin. No particulars Of the massacre
which occurred at Mongkoi were given.
Hakoi is about thirty miles south OF Mong
koi on the coast. The French had small
fertilization there, with a garrison of sixty
men under command of Lieutenant McA1a-
non, nephew of Marshal Mcmahon. After
three days siege only twenty three of the
garrison remained alive. These made
scrtie, but not one of them survived. The
latest information is to the effect that the
cities Of Hakoi and Mongkoi are in flames.
1t is believed that the same parties which
captured the boundary commissioners per
petrated these massacres.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08

Gov. HILL uot only wants a law passed
for reducing the work days Of a week to
FIVE, thereby deprivng laboFers ofone days
wages every week, but also wants one pass
ed to prevent children under fifteen years
of age from working for wages. Under such
law a poor woman, unable to work, would
have to starve or go to the poor's house,
though she might have two or three child
rem large and strong enough to support her
by their work, and who would prefer to
work, in comfortable quarters with other
children, than to idle away their time at
cherries, poverty stricken home, subject to
all the evil influences and temptations Incl
dent to such an unfortunate condition.
Working people are not born idiots to he
deceived by such transparent demagoeism.
No, Gov. Hill wont do for the next dem
ocratic Presidential nominee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08

Litelrs Lriag Age. Owing to the rush
of the present age and the prevailing food
of literature, most people can spare only a
small portion Of their time to any one of the
numerous magazines, and can i'll afford to
lose even the few moments required to look
through them and select for perusal such
articles as they must read in order to keep
up with the times A weekly publica ton
that saves them these moments is therefore
valuable, and such one is Litteil'S Liuing
Age. 1t contains the best articles in all the
English magazines, and with it and a good
daily newspaper. such as the Alexandria GA
ZErTE, no one would be without full, fair
and correct view of the very "age and body
of the timesn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08

DREAM ALIZED-About six weeks ago
Miss Fannie Barclay, OF Pittsburg, had a
dream in which she saw her dead body laid
out in beautiful casket, amid flowers, and
surrounded by her sorrowing friends. This
dream she soemnly narrated to her father
and mother, and said that it was warning
that she would soon die At the time she
was in The best of health, and looking for
ward with happy anticipations to her wed
ding day, which was not far distant. The
belief inspired by tie dream seemed to grow
upon her, and, notwithstanding the efforts
Of her friends, she seemed unable to shake
it Off About week ago she was taken i'll,
and then declared that it was her last sick
ness, although it was not known that her
illness was of serious character. Whether
it was brain fever or typhoid fever which
caused her death seems to be q question OF
doubt, but during all her illness she refused
to be encouraged, and said that she would
surely die She died on Tuesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08
Mr.. Reagan,s Departure.

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-Representative
Reagan left this city for Texas this morning
to take on active part in the Senatorial con.
test. He will remain away for about two
weeks, ard in the meantime the conduct Of
the Interstate Commerce billif the confer
ence report is agreed to in the Senate,will be
left in the hands OF Mr.. Crisp, Of Georgia,
the third member of the House conferees.
Mr.. Weaver, of Nebraska, being also at
home looking after his Senatorial prospects.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08

THE WASHINGTON Critic says mo matter
how many colored men may be induced to
Join the democratic party on account Of the
appointment Of Matthews 10 the position OF
recorder of deeds of that city, the wrong of
the appointment remains unpalliated."
The chief wrong of the appointment con-
sists in the fact that it was made solely and
entirely upon the ground of the appointee's
color, and was consequently contrary to the
spirit OF the Constitution. That the ap-
pointment has induced, or will induce, one
single coored man to join the democratic
party, is what no sane white man, at all &C.
quaiuted with negro character, either does
or can believe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08

Mr.. GEORGE, the so.called labor apostle,
denounces the Catholic Church, or, as he
terms it, 1.-The Italian Boubon politicians Of
the Propaganda" for denying his radical
communstic theory that land property is
robbery. We'll, the Catholic Church has
had many ADLER aud stronger enemies than
Mr.. George, but has managed TO survive
them, and will hardly succumb to such
crank as the late defeated candidate of the
knights of labor for mayor of New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08

The FORTY NINTH Congress is within less
than two months of its close. And yet the
elections committee of the House has just,
after the lapse of more than twenty two
months, during the whole Of which time Mir.
Pirce, republican, of Rhode Island, has been
drawing his pay and mileage, decided that
til 1T member is not entitled to the seat he
@ cupies. Why this decision WAS not
reached within q month after the session
began is one Of the puzzles OF congressional
proceedings. If a new member be elected
in the place OF Mr.. Prce ia time to take his
seat on the last day OF the session he will be
paid for the whole term OF two years and
mileage, and that, too, though Mr. Prce has
already been paid for the same term. And,
still more strange, il Mr.. Pirce himself be
elected, he will be entitled to the pay and
mileage of the whole term as the legally
elected member for that term, though he
has already drawn the pay and mileage for
nearly the whole term for which he was not
elected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08
Dca,b orou Army O0icer.

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-Brevet Brigadier
General Thomas Duncan, U. S. A., retired,
died yesterday afternoon after a short i'll
ness at his residence in this city. During
the late civil war Gen. Duncan was struck
on the head By cannon ball and
had portion of his skull knocked off. TIE.
parning was resorted to. and for more than
20 years he has worn the silver plate which
took the place CT the distracted portions Of
his shattered skull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08
FROM WASHINGTON.

Special Correspondence OF The AIexa. GAZETTE.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. S, 1887.
The House committee on the revision of
the laws agreed to-day to report bill al
lowing all the members of the House, ex-
cept chairmen of committees, who practi-
cally have one alresdy, private secretary;
also, to prohibit the payment Of funeral ex-
penses of members buried outside the Dis
trict of Columbia, and only the actual ex-
penses of the funerals of those buried here
Mr.. Speaker Carlisle says be is not can.
didate for Mr.. Beck's seat in the Senate,
but that if elected in the face of this decia-
rati IN he will not decline to serve
The published statement that many mem.
hers of Congress are the blibed agents of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08
Denth orCoI. S.P. Thompson.

BALTIMORE, Jan. S.-Colonel Samuel P.
Thompson, collector of taxes for the city OF
Baltimore, died this morning. aged about
sixty years. Col. Thompson WAS for long
time engaged in the sugar trade, but aeve-
raj years ago went into the flour and grain
trade He was q highly cultured gentle
man, and his death will be deeply regretted
il social as well as business circles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08
Town Destroyed.

DALLAS, Tex, Jan. S.-The town of Duck
Creek, containing 300 inhabitants, and stu
ated ten miles north of this city, was de-
atroyed yesterday By fire which originated
in defective chimney. The loss on build
ings aud merchandise is 500, 900; uninsured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08

The Overland Monthly for January has
been received from its publishers in San
Francisco. Its contents are /: The Punta.
cooset Colony. San Benito, On Second
Thought, Some "reminiscences OF Early
Trinity, a Climbing Fern Jonas Lee, Contra
Silentium, The Present Status of the Irriga-
ton Problem, Chata and Chinita, Vigil, Is
Ireland g Nation In the Sleepy Hollow
Country, Recent Books on Evolution. Etc,
and Books of the Month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08
steamer Damaged by Fire.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 8.-The steamship Ra.
leigh took fire early this morning while ~
ing at her wharf and was damaged about
SC, 600, which is covered by insurance. She
had just been repaired, having been cut
through by ice last winter and sunk with a
cargo of coal on board. She belongs to her
commander, Capt. Littlefeld, whose family
was on board when the fire occurred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08

Toothache caused by cold in the facial
nerves may often be relieved by wringing a
soft towel out of cold water and sprinkling
it with strong vinegar. This should be laid
on the face like poutice, and will often be
followed by refreshing sleep.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08

There are great many people in the
world who are bound By the close ties of
blood to the man who said that he had laid
up two shillipgs one for himself and one for
the Lord, but that the one he had intended
for the Lord had been lost in an unfortunate
speculation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08

How much is contained in the one word
Happiness" How much more happiness
there would be if we thought more of the
happiness of others than ofour own. But we
are often so selfish in looking out for our
own pleasure that there is not much room
left in our hearts to think of anybody else.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08
Heavy SNOW Storm.

LONDON, Jan. S.-A terrible snow storm
has prevailed throughout the midland coun-
ties in England Much loss Of life is feared.
The highways and railways are iupassable
in many places aud the mails are bloch ed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08
COURT OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-T

following cases were heard in this court yesterday
Garland's administrator against Garland's adj
ministrator. Argued by Judge William J. Rob
ertson for appelees and Major T. j. kirkpatrick
for appellant and submitted.
adkins against Edwards two cases, Hatcher
against Crews administrator. Passed.
Mills's administrator against Talley's admins
TRAITOR Argued by W. E. Bibberg for appellant
and continued until Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08

Il has been estimated that an iron car
wheel will travel some 10000 miles, while a
steel tire will run the enormous distance OF
900 miles before wearing out; thus,
though costing so much more, steel has
greatly the advantage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08
AssauIted by Noonlighters.

CORK, JAN Moonlighters last night
attacked and matreated Clerk Darius, of
the County Sessions Court. Mr.. Darrus's
injuries are serious No clue to The identi.
tv of his assaiiants has been obtained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08

The Musical Herald for January has been
received from its publishers, in Boston.
Among its contents are: Chinese Music and
Musical Instruments; On Conducting; Un-
written Music; The History of German
Song; United Presbyterian Church vs. Mu-
steal instruments, and much more of special
interest to amateur musicians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup is pronounced by
thousands superior to all other articles for
the cure of coughs, colds and all pulmonary
complaints.
In no instance has Salvation Oil failed in
giving immediate relief from rheumatism or
neuralgia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08
sssicnn,enf.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. S.-Gustave Abra-
hanson dealer in ladies' fancy goods,
made an assignment yesterday. His liabili-
ties are s53, 600, of which 900 is due Eas-
tern creditors. His assets are S25 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08

Over feur hundred persons were burned
TO death in ihe inceuiiary FIRE which de
s'royed the reserved encloure in the PEG.
pies Park st Madras last week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08

Allen, Miss
Barnes Oscar
Belts, Melia II
Bramell, Mrs Mile
Brizadier. Susie
Collins. John
Cook, MTs Lizzie
Cox. Mrs Mary A
Davis, Mrs ]. +
Fox, Ernest
Green, NJ
Grayson. W 2
Green, Weston
Harris. Robect
Henry, Jos
Hostman. Rotert
Hoffman, Sarah a
Johnson, Miss battle E
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08
Alex ANDRIA.
SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY s.

MAJOR W. T. SUTHERLIN, OF DanVi!ie,
ga man of affairs" not politician prac-
teal, long headed Virginian, says, in respect
of the State debit
"If the legislature is to meet for the pnr-
pose of passing further obstructive measures
t. enforce the proposed settlement, 1t ID lar
better for it not TO assemble, for meeting
will only tend to further complications and
loss to the State and her people. Such leg
ielation NAV hinder and delay, but never
can accomplish final settlement of the
question. admire the patriotism OF our
people in turning their backs upon the cou-
Don vendors and paying their taxes IN mon
ey. | also admire the courage and pluck OF
our officers in their manly effort to execute
the laws of the State, even at the FISK OF
necuuiary loss and personal sacrifice. But
even with all this, is it not better Tor us 10
stop this hopeless contest with the I. >:
Court, settle the debt and let Virginia Iall
into line aud lead the van OF her sister
Southern States in building NJ the new
South"
And so say most all other really wise
men who have the true interests OF Virginia
and of her people at heart. The U. 5. Su'
prene Court says Virginia taxes can be paid
with Virginia coupons. The U. s Supreme
Court. 10 respect of the matter referred to-
is the highest authority in the land, and has
the whole power of the Government to en-
force its authority. Therefore when people
tender Virginia coupons in payment OF Vir-
GINA taxes, they have done all that is legal
IL required of them in the premises, and Ii
the State shall refuse to receive their ten
der, it will do so at its own loss. This is SO
plain that the persistent efforts to prevent
the acceptance of coupons in payment Of
taxes seem totally and utterly inexplicable
to people of ordinary understanding.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08

The ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE is universally
known as virginias Oldest daily, and one always
full of news. The GAZETTE is reliable and val
liable journal OF sound democratic principles, and
any one desiring superior daily newspaper in
his family can do no better than to subscribe to it.
= ordonsriNe Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08

King, Geo T
Parker. Mrs Burnett
Purcell. hrs Josephine
Richardson, Geo II
Roberts, G c
Robertson, Mrs John
Regan, J
Sanger, E Jenny
Scroggins, Mrs Ann
iShottwell- Mr.
Smith, Miss Addie
Tate, Miss Charlotte
Tyler, Mrs Douglas
Thomas, Mrs Jane E V
Thomson, Mrs Jane
Watson, Mrs Agnes
Wise, MIS- Alice E n
We'll. 4 N
. W. HERBERT, P. M.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08

The Senate was not III sess!On lO'uaT,
having adjoured yesterday till Monday.
HOUSE.
In the House number Of petitions were
presented and several bills regarding public
buildings in various portions of the country
reported.
Mr.. Cox, of North Carolina, from the
Committee on Civil Service Reform, report
ed back the Senate bill repeating the tenure
OF Office act.
The House then, in the morning hour,
went into the Committee of the Whole for
the consideration of bills reported from the
Committee on Public Buildings.a and Grounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-08
New YORK, Jan. S.-The weekly statement 81
the associated banks issued to-day shows the III
BALTIAoRE Jan. s.-Virginia Is CONSOLIDATED
53lb psst.duc coupons GO: do 10 los with cou.
pom "A do new IS 81 bid to-day.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET. January S.-Flour con.
tinues firm ard steady, Wheat is bearish in tore
for futures and speculative grades, aud the auc.
tuationg, though fractional, show further de.
cline, with nothing reported to encourage strong
feeling, the visible supply being still large and
the foreign demand only fair for the season
prime dinty lots, however are in constant dc.
mand and readily bring full prices. Corn is Sc
tive and higher Rye and Oats are firm. The re.
ceipts of produce are very small, and the markets
generally have hardened.